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  <span class="content-heading">The Youth Council meets twice a month to discuss current and future project, hear updates from action teams, and share local events in the school and community.</span>
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        <p><span class="content-sub-heading">Background</span><br>
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    The Youth Council is the largest organizational body of Bellevue Youth Link, and all Bellevue Youth Link members are required to attend at least one of the two monthly meetings of the council, held at City of Bellevue. The council also often hears presentations from guest speakers about events in the community and local government, and is responsible for originating and planning monthly service projects.</p>
          <p><span class="content-sub-heading">Service Projects</span><br>
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    Every month, the Bellevue Youth Council, as a group, undertakes some sort of service project to improve the community. In the past, these projects have ranged from local food drives to fund-raisers for international aid (such as the recent Tsunami Victims Relief Dance).</p>
          <p>Some special events the BYC has participated in:</p>
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              <p>Tsunami Victims Relief Dance</p>
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              <p>&quot;Trick-or-Treat for Cans&quot; Food Drive</p>
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              <p>Crossroads Thanksgiving Dinner</p>
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              <p>&quot;Every Student Is A Winner&quot; Fair</p>
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    The Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month. The first meeting is usually a more formal organizational meeting, where the council hears updates from action teams and plans projects, while the second meeting of each month generally has a broader focus, with the occasional guest speaker or social event.</p>
        <p><span class="content-sub-heading">How to Apply</span><br>
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    Applications are accepted year round. To apply, please contact Patrick Alina at 425.452.5254, or by e-mail at palina(at)ci.bellevue.wa.us. </p>
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